Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
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In a small group of maximum 12 people we discover the 5 Isles of the protected national park 'Los Arcos'. The experienced guide will explain about the animals, plants and history of the area. We will even enter in some caves!
After that we will go to the best snorkel spot in the bay and observe the fish from nearby!
Ready for an immersive and personalized adventure in a cordial atmosphere?
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
min age: 5 years, max age: 70 years
Staying south of vallarta and want to go directly to Mismaloya? let me know!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Bus fee
Life vest
Use of Snorkelling equipment
Permits for National Park
Boat ride
Air-conditioned vehicle
What To Expect
We meet in the old center of Puerto Vallarta and we take a public bus to Mismaloya, a beautiful town 25 minutes south of Vallarta. At the beach we embark the boat to start our journey to Los Arcos: 5 impressive islands in a protected natural area and a sanctuary for birds! In the caves we will learn about the fauna of the natural reserve, among others the great variety of birds who nest on the islands. Afterwards, the captain will take us to a special and safe area where we can snorkel and learn about the great variety of marine fauna that inhabits the coral. Before returning to Vallarta we take you to an iconic place in the history of the city. *Some days the visibility and currents in the water can vary and may affect the amount of fish we can spot. **Min age: 5 yrs/max: 70 yrs ***Cruise ship passengers: take into account possible time difference between LOCAL time vs BOAT time!
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Boat and Snorkel Tour to 5 Islands of Los Arcos
Reviews
869 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great time, very helpful...
Charles C,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
4.00Great time, very helpful and experienced. Will Come back. Tour guide and caption extremely knowledgeable
Exceptional Service
Veronica L,
Jul 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Guillermo and the entire crew made the trip very smooth. He was very caring and made sure we return safely.
Highlight of our trip!
Mimi X,
Jul 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great experience! We went at 9:30am and met at a restaurant. You do have to go shoeless and store non-essentials (sunscreen, clothes, towel) in a public cubby hole at the restaurant. It seemed safe but don't bring too much! Our guide Pancho was really fun and easy going. Quick tour around Los Arcos including going into a few arches/caves. Then we snorkeled. There were plenty of fish and the visibility was good. I couldn't swim but had no issues. Felt very safe. We Uber'ed ($9 USD each way). The area isn't super developed so we didn't spend a lot of time here afterwards.
Our guide (creo que su...
Mario B,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our guide (creo que su nombre es Alfredo) was really helpful, very attentive and super friendly. We were lucky enough to see different colorful fishes and the cave were pretty impressive. Bring sunblock and follow the security instructions. You will have a great time!
It was fun! The water was...
Nazia P,
Jul 26, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was fun! The water was nice and warm. Our waterproof case leaked and the captain was nice to help us get our phone back to the boat and dry it.
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